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MERCYFUL FATE's 'Time' Re-Released On White Splatter Vinyl
Night Of The Vinyl Dead has reissued MERCYFUL FATE's "Time" on limited-edition vinyl. According to the label, "this is an official release… not a fake." Originally released by Metal Blade in 1994, "Time" is available on limited-edition white splatter vinyl (hand-numbered 500 copies). The track listi...February 25, 2008
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DEE SNIDER Discusses STATION FAMILY FUND Relief Concert On 'Today'; Video Available
TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider visited NBC's "Today" show on Wednesday (February 20) to talk about the tragic 2003 fire at the Station nightclub in Rhode Island and how heavy metal is helping the survivors and family members. Watch the segment below. It's been five years since a fire engulfed Th...February 23, 2008
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Benefit Concert For Survivors Of Station Fire 'Bombing' At Box Office
Michael Marotta of BostonHerald.com reports: Despite boasting a lineup of rock and country stars, Monday night's (Feb. 25) benefit at Providence's Dunkin' Donuts Center to raise funds for the survivors of the Station nightclub fire is bombing at the box office. "The show is not selling what we expec...February 23, 2008
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PENNYWISE: New Album Details Revealed
PENNYWISE — one of punk's most credible and influential bands, who've sold over three million albums worldwide — have revealed the album title and track listing for their forthcoming CD, due out March 25 via MySpace Records. Beginning March 25, fans around the world will be able to obtain a high-qua...February 21, 2008
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WINGER Added To PHOENIX RISING Benefit Concert
WINGER has joined the list of performers who will raise funds for the families and survivors of the Station nightclub tragedy in Rhode Island. The charity event will take place on Monday, February 25, 2008 at the Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island and will feature additional performan...February 20, 2008
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BURY YOUR DEAD Guitarist 'Seriously Injured,' Vows To Continue Touring
Boston-based hardcore/metal band BURY YOUR DEAD has issued the following statement: "On Saturday night, February 16th, BURY YOUR DEAD guitarist Eric Ellis was a victim of a random attack by six individuals following the band's set at The Rave in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Eric was held at gunpoint while...February 18, 2008
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Christian Metallers SHINING FORCE Hard At Work On New Album
Pasadena, Texas-based Christian metal band SHINING FORCE has entered the studio with producer Mike Heald (of WARTORN and HELSTAR) to begin recording its new album, entitled "By the Blood". The group is currently in talks with several labels about releasing the CD, which promises to take SHINING FORC...February 17, 2008
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TESLA Drummer On Benefit Concert: 'It's Got To Be Personal Or It Just Doesn't Make Sense'
Rick Massimo of The Providence Journal reports: The organizers of next week's massive benefit concert for the Station Family Fund say the goals of the concert are to raise money for the survivors of the fire and to keep the people and the problems left in the wake of the blaze in the ...February 16, 2008
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NONPOINT Drummer Comments On Performing With MACHINE HEAD
South Florida's NONPOINT is currently on the road with MACHINE HEAD, HELLYEAH and BURY YOUR DEAD as part of the More Balls, More Volume, More Strength Tour. NONPOINT drummer Robb Rivera has issued the following update: "Man, are we exhausted. We are on our way to The Rock in Maplewood, MN to do show...February 16, 2008
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VH1 To Air 'Aftermath: The Station Fire Five Years Later'
VH1 Classic and VH1 will air "VH1 Classic Presents: Aftermath: The Station Fire Five Years Later" a one-hour special of concert highlights on Sunday, March 23, 2008 10:00 p.m. from the upcoming Phoenix Rising! Musicians United to Benefit the Victims of the Station Nightclub Fire. John Rich (BIG &...February 15, 2008
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BURY YOUR DEAD: New Song Posted Online
A new BURY YOUR DEAD track, entitled "Sympathy Orchestra", has been posted on the group's MySpace page. The song comes off the band's upcoming self-titled album, due on March 18 via Victory Records. Never ones to dwell on the past, Boston natives BURY YOUR DEAD are forging ahead to the future with n...February 15, 2008
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MACHINE HEAD Drummer To Rejoin Bandmates Tomorrow
San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD have issued the following statement: "The MACHINE HEAD family wishes to extend our deepest condolences and sympathy to the McClain family for the tragic loss of Dave's mother, Mary Douglas. Dave was on the first flight to San Antonio, Texas yesterday so...February 14, 2008
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TOMMY BOLIN Tribute Guitar Designer Interviewed At NAMM; Video Available
Lacey Conner, villainess co-star of VH1's hit TV show "Rock of Love" featuring POISON's Bret Michaels, conducted an interview with Nick Simmons, designer of Dean Guitars' Tommy Bolin tribute guitar — the "Teaser" — at the Dean Guitars booth at this year's winter NAMM (National Association of Music M...February 10, 2008
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WHITESNAKE's DOUG ALDRICH Offers Demonstration Of New RANDY RHOADS Signature Amp
Gearwire has posted a four-minute clip of WHITESNAKE/ex-DIO guitarist Doug Aldrich playing the new Marshall Randy Rhoads (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT) signature series amplifier at this year's winter NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 17-20 at the Anaheim Conve...February 10, 2008
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BRAD GILLIS Interviewed For RANDY RHOADS Documentary
NIGHT RANGER guitarist Brad Gillis, who took on the pressure-packed job back in 1982 of replacing Randy Rhoads after OZZY OSBOURNE's virtuoso guitarist died in a plane crash, was recently interviewed by director Peter Margolis of Dakota Pictures for Peter's much-anticipated Randy Rhoads documentary...February 8, 2008